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Origin and Etymology of hap
Middle English, from Old Norse happ good luck; akin to Old English gehæp suitable, Old Church Slavonic kobĭ lot, fate
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First Known Use: 13th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
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14th century
Origin and Etymology of hap
Middle English happen
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First Known Use: 14th century
in the meaning defined above
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dialect
: something (such as a bed quilt or cloak) that serves as a covering or wrap
First Known Use of hap
1593
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